Debating Metal: The Podcast

Sometimes, a song or album we like didn’t quite appeal to the masses or was released at a time when the band was going through turmoil and the music didn’t quite get that push. Maybe it was released before the band got big and no one really talks about that album. But somewhere on that album is song you really like or maybe you really love that album and nobody else does. On this episode, the guys picked 4 albums each that they think need some awareness or reconsideration.  At the end, they also pick their BIG 4 Metal Duets. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin…
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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In recent weeks, The guys have made a concerted effort to broaden the scope of what they talk about and how they talk about it. Well on this episode they really take a left turn as they are going to talk about their guilty pleasures.
Maybe it’s a song you heard your parents play a million times when you were young. Maybe it a song or album that you used to listen to when you weren’t into metal. Maybe it’s none of the above.  Either way, the guys are going to deep dive into the music that is not what they typically listen to but it’s something that when it comes on the radio they turn it up just a little louder and maybe even get their groove on.
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Every band at some point or another has had lineup changes of some sort of variety. From Black Sabbath to Metallica to In Flames and Amon Amarth, member changes happen to even our favorite bands.  On this episode, the guys have chosen 8 bands to discuss which of their lineups is the best and at the end, they will give you their BIG 4 Rainbow Lineups. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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On this episode the guys are taking a trip once again back in time but not as far as they’ve done before.  This time they’re going back to 1997. Nu-Metal was all the rage, and a lot of new bands were beginning to peer around the corner. 1997 may not have been glamourous. It may not have been earth shattering, but it was important. It was like a transition year that saw the birth of many new artists that would later become mainstays on the metal scene and saw the end of a few influential bands as well. And be sure to stick around to the end as they’ll give you their BIG 4 Metal Songs of 1997.  So sit back, relax, grab a cold one or a shot of your favorite poison and let the debate begin.
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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After the rise and fall of Grunge, the New Wave of American Heavy Metal saw an explosion of new artists and new styles. One of the bands that stood out and lead the way was Lamb of God.
Formed in 1994 as Burn the Priest, the band released their self titled debut album in 1999 and 1 year later changed their name to Lamb of God and the rest they say is history. After 10 full length albums (9 Lamb of God, 2 Burn the Priest), 1 EP and 1 live album, Lamb of God have sold over 2 million albums in the US and after touring with bands such as Anthrax, Megadeth and most recently Pantera, Lamb of God show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
The guys have chosen 15 songs each from their catalog that they consider their best songs. Any tracks they duplicate will automatically make the list. Whichever songs are not, they’ll debate to see which makes the final cut. Then they’ll arrange them in concert setlist order for the ULTIMATE LAMB OF GOD GREATEST HITS and at the end, they’ll give you our BIG 4 Lamb of God albums. So sit back, relax and turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye, guest co-host Sklo
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On August 4th, Metallica rolled into Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ for a weekend takeover that included 5 bands, 2 free parking lot concerts, 2 full shows w/ different setlists, over 30 songs and over 80,000 of the band’s closest friends, including Debating Metal alum, Sklo, on both nights. For Kenneth Dean, Metallica came to Arlington,TX and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and setup camp there for the weekend. But his participation was a little different. Kenneth sat in the friendly confines of his local movie theater and watched as Metallica’s Arlington show was broadcast worldwide and live to over 2500 cinemas in 75 countries. So sit back, relax, and let the debate begin.
Big 4 - M72 No Repeat Weekend World Tour Highlights
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Last episode we gave you our take on albums that were rereleased after their initial debut for one reason or another.  Today were taking a look at albums that are more Special Edition than the re-releases we talked about last episode. These include Anniversary Editions, Deluxe Editions and even one that came with a platinum album in its sleeve. Today we’re expanding on that list of albums with Remixed, Remastered & Re-Released II. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Big 4 - Re-Released Albums
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Sometimes, despite talent and good songs, a band doesn't get things right the first time and might have to change things up to break a new market. On this episode, the guys are going to talk about albums that for one reason or another were remixed, remastered and rereleased by the band. In most cases, it’s a bands first album that may have been self-released and their new record company wants a share of the new profits. Or in some cases the record label had different ideas that they thought may help the band sell more records. Today, the guys picked 8 bands to take a look at and deep dive on the subject.  And don't for get at the end, the guys give you their BIG 4 Creed Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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